Mindfulness Center at Hamilton High School - Enhancing Student Wellbeing
Explore the Mindfulness Center at Hamilton High School, offering students tools like meditation, yoga, and relaxation techniques to enhance focus, mental health, and self-awareness. Learn about mindfulness, common teen issues, benefits of practice, and details of the center's sessions. Discover the impact of mindfulness on the brain and consider incorporating mindful minutes in your classroom routine for a calmer, more focused learning environment.
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Mindfulness R0om Hamilton High School Social Work Team
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness involves being aware of our thoughts, emotions, and being present with oneself and our surroundings. It means being in the moment and paying attention to what is happening in the here and now with openness and curiosity, instead of focusing on our past memories or future worries. Mindfulness involves acceptance of our feelings in a non-judgmental way.
Common Teen Issues Responsibilities related to school, college applications, and extracurricular activities Expectations from parents, teachers, coaches, and peers. Emotional break-ups, conflicts with friends, social media and other stressful social situations Mental health conditions such as: depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
Benefits of Mindfulness Increase focus/concentration in school and other activities Improve mental health and wellbeing Develop insight and self awareness Build healthier relationships (improve communication skills) Help regulate emotions (reduce impulsive behaviors) Increase feelings of empathy (imagining others experiences) Create HAPPINESS!!
Mindfulness Center Details Who: Open to all Hamilton Students! Up-to 20 students can attend during each lunch period once a week. What: Learn and practice Mindfulness skills, Meditation, Yoga, and other relaxation and breathing techniques. When: (Mon., Tues., Fri.) (Wed., and Thurs.) A Lunch: 10:44 11:04am A Lunch: 10:01 10:21am B Lunch: 11:19 11:39am B Lunch: 10:57 11:17am C Lunch: 11:52 12:12pm C Lunch: 11:58 12:18pm Where: Room E223 Facilitators: Social Workers, Mrs. Rastogi, Ms. Julianne, ASU SW Intern, Jamie Novotny and professional speakers every Friday. Sign up sheets will be available outside Room E223 every morning
Meditation & The Brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu04GE 8lzCE
Incorporating a Mindful Minute in your classroom What would happen if we spent the first one minute in class not explaining, reading, taking notes, or discussing? What if we just sat there in silence? What if we stepped out of our thinking minds before engaging in the usual thinking that goes on in class? What if we started by letting awareness take center stage? Research: greater stress reduction, more emotional stability, focus in class, greater ability to respond to situations with more awareness instead of impulsivity.
Please contact your Hamilton Social Workers if you need any additional support or if you would like to bring your classroom for a 20 minute Mindfulness Presentation in E223 (Mindfulness Room). Rajani Rastogi, LMSW x5182 Julianne Haddad, LMSW x5275
